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The Gallery, 77 Cowcross Street London EC1M 6EL. For further information on individual events, including any charges for admission, please contact the organisers direct. This programme is also published on our website, www.alanbaxter.co.uk To enquire about booking the Gallery, contact Stephen Coley, Alan Baxter, 75 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EL. tel 020 7250 1555 email scoley@alanbaxter.co.uk The entrance to The Gallery is at the end of the courtyard at 77 Cowcross Street.

Lectures & Seminars

Thursday 31 October, 6.30pm Friday 8 November, 6.45pm

Unearthing the engineer, the force behind modern architecture in Britain Twentieth Century Society
The contribution played by engineers to the development of modern architecture in Britain is too little recognised. This series will redress the balance. In the first, Declan OCarroll, current head of Arup Associates, will look at the collaboration between architects and engineers and the strength of multi-disciplinary working in one of Britains most exciting post-war practices. Tel. 020 7250 3857, www.c20society.org.uk
Friday 1 November, 7.00pm

Innovation and Influence: Whitefriars Glass 1860s -1940 Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society London and South East Events
Nigel Benson discusses British glass made from the late nineteenth century to the post-war era. Further details: crms-londser@hotmail.co.uk
Saturday 9 November, 5.00pm

Veritys double Cinema Theatre Association

An illustrated talk on two Frank Verity designed cinemas: the Plaza, Lower Regent Street, and Carlton/Cineworld, Haymarket, London. To book email atunger@blueyonder.co.uk
Monday 11 November, 7.00pm

Voysey and his times The CFA Voysey Society

A lecture by author Stuart Durant. Contact Dr Peter King, secretary@voyseysociety.com or 01275 859028
Monday 4 November, 6.45pm

Project update seminar World Monument Fund UK

Representatives of the sites selected for the 2014 World Monuments Watch List will explain the issues and visions for their buildings. Further details: Sarah Meaker, email: sarah@wmf.org.uk or tel: 020 7251 8142
Tuesday 12 November, 7.00pm

Recipe for ruin: the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Caf Diplo
John Hilary, Executive Director of War on Want will outline the implications of the worlds largest trade liberalising agreement. Further details: mondediplofriends.org.uk
Wednesday 6 November, 6.00pm

Haggerston school Docomomo

Conservation Architect John Allan of Avanti on his work to conserve Erno Goldfingers building. For more information go to www.docomomo-uk.co.uk, or tel: Philip Boyle 020 7253 6624
Wednesday 13 November, 6.30pm

Long distance cycle touring Sustrans

Cyclists talk about planning, logistics and their adventures on journeys lasting from a couple of days to a few weeks. For more information go to www.sustrans.org.uk/events
Thursday 7 November, 6.30pm

Art in the public realm Urban Design Group

UDG Patron Lindsey Whitelaw leads this event looking at the ways in which places can be enlivened and enriched by creative design artistry. Further details: email admin@udg.org.uk
Thursday 14 November, 6.30pm

Unearthing the engineer: Felix Samuely Twentieth Century Society

Biographer David Yeomans talks about the engineer behind the De La Warr Pavilion, Peter Jones and the Skylon. Tel. 020 7250 3857

Unearthing the engineer: Antony Hunt Twentieth Century Society

Engineer Tony Hunt talks about his work with Richard Rogers and others, with an emphasis on engineering the steel-framed house, which he pioneered in this country. Details www.c20society.org.uk

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Wednesday 4 December, 6.30pm

Fracking and its regulation - the facts Caf Diplo

Michael Hill, expert on energy resources, on the importance of regulating hydraulic fracturing. Further details: mondediplofriends.org.uk
Tuesday 19 November, 7.00pm

Lecture Sign Design Society

Details to be announced. Further details: www.signdesignsociety.co.uk
Thursday 5 December, 6.30pm

Viking Cruises Ocean Liner Society Gallery 2

Viking Cruisess Richard Goodwin talks about them entering the deep sea market. For more details go to www.ocean-liner-society.com
Wednesday 20 November, 6.30pm

Unearthing the engineer: Sir Ove Arup Twentieth Century Society

Peter Jones on Sir Ove Arup, the leading force of twentieth-century engineering. Peter Jones is the author of the major biography of Arup. Tel. 020 7250 3857, www.c20society.org.uk
Friday 6 December, 7.00pm

The Iron Bridge, Jamaica ASCHB

Andrew Smith talks about his work with Jamaica National Heritage Trust on the repair of Thomas Wilsons 1801 Iron Bridge in Spanish Town, Jamaica. Further details: www.aschb.org.uk/meetings.htm
Thursday 21 November, 6.30pm

The Lignon Housing Complex, Geneva Docomomo

This spectacular post-war megastructure has been awarded a Grand Prix on the EU Awards for Cultural Heritage. Franz Graf will present research into its energy efficiency and methodology for upgrading the curtain wall. For more information go to www.docomomo-uk.co.uk, or tel: Philip Boyle 020 7253 6624
Saturday 7 December, 11.00am

Unearthing the engineer: Wilem Frischmann Twentieth Century Society

Mark Whitby on Wilem Frischmann, the engineer for such office buildings as Centre Point Tel. 020 7250 3857, www.c20society.org.uk
Friday 22 November, 6.30pm

The changes in planning policy London Forum

Extending permitted development to conversion of offices and shops, to free schools and house extensions can cause problems. The Forums community groups report on the effects. Tel. 020 7250 0606
Tuesday 26 November, 9.30am

Visiting Charles Rennie Mackintosh Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society London and South East Events
Roger Billcliffe will discuss his recent book Visiting Charles Rennie Mackintosh and also update the meeting on recent changes in Glasgow concerning Charles Rennie Mackintoshs buildings and legacy. Further details: crms-londser@hotmail.co.uk
Thursday 12 December, 6.30pm

Embracing a digital future for traditional buildings: practical applications for survey and management COTAC
This conference will look at how building data can be gathered and used in practical and cost-effective ways to care for historic buildings. The day will feature practical case studies showing how organisations are recording buildings and using building information to manage conservation. Booking essential. Programme and booking details: http:// cotac-traditionalbuildings-digitalfutures.eventbrite.co.uk
Tuesday 26 November, 6.30pm

Stonehenge whose culture? Icomos-UK

The imminent opening of the new Stonehenge Visitor Centre offers an opportunity to reflect on why this monument has become so important in our culture and history. Renowned archaeologist, writer, broadcaster and Stonehenge expert Julian Richards considers these issues. Further details: http://www.icomos-uk.org/about-us/events/
Tuesday 17 December, 7.00pm

Walter Bor media awards London Forum

Peter Murray, of the New London Architecture Centre, is chairing the judges and will make awards to Forum members for publications and the use of media. He will talk also about the work of the NLA. Enquiries tel. 020 7250 0606
Wednesday 27 November, 6.30pm

Nigel Lingards annual review Ocean Liner Society

Nigel Lingard has established himself as our most popular and eagerly anticipated speaker. His round up of the cruise industry year is authoritative and witty. For more details go to www.ocean-liner-society.com, or tel. David TrevorJones 020 7922 8861

Kevin Lynch memorial lecture Urban Design Group

Kelvin Campbell outlines his vision for the future of towns and cities. Further details: email admin@udg.org.uk
Thursday 28 November, 6.30pm

Exhibitions
Monday 18 - Friday 29 November

Unearthing the engineer: Sir Owen Williams Twentieth Century Society

Elain Harwood on Sir Owen Williams, engineer at Wembley and the Daily Express Building. Tel. 020 7250 3857, www.c20society.org.uk
Saturday 30 November, 10.00am

Visible City Jon Spencer

Photographer & designer, Jon Spencer, presents a selection of projects exploring ideas around perception & memory in the city, from ethereal bandstands to the very outline of london. Private view Tuesday 19 November. Contact: jon@jonspencer.co.uk, 07967 079 150
Tuesday 10 - Friday 20 December

Sacred spaces in modern Britain Twentieth Century Society / Docomomo UK

Symposium exploring a wide range of religious buildings and their architects. Speakers include Louise Campbell, Adrian Forty, Judi Loach, Niall McLaughlin, and Alan Powers. Book at www.c20society.org.uk
Monday 2 December, 6.45pm

British vision 4 Clerkenwell Fine Art

Clerkenwell Fine Art return to the Gallery with British vision 4, featuring British contemporary artists working in the visionary and pastoral traditions. Private view Monday 9 December 6.00-8.30pm. Contact info@clerkenwellfineart.com or tel. 07811 368863

The prospects for the Kurds Caf Diplo

David McDowall is a specialist in Middle Eastern politics and history. He will talk about the long term story of the Kurds and possibilities for the present and the future. Further details: mondediplofriends.org.uk

All programme details correct as of 27 October 2013